Guisborough Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Guisborough’s crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 24.5% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, is 3% above the UK average, but it is anti-social behaviour that stands out as the most starkly elevated category. At 2.6 per 1,000 residents, anti-social behaviour is 108% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in managing disruptive conduct in the built-up area. Criminal damage and arson, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, are 286% above the national average, suggesting a troubling pattern of property-related crime. These figures are consistent with Guisborough’s character as a relatively small urban centre with a mix of residential and industrial areas, where community tensions and economic pressures may contribute to crime. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, likely plays a role in the timing of these incidents, as increased foot traffic and extended daylight hours can create opportunities for both violent and property crimes. While shoplifting and public order offences show more moderate figures—shoplifting at 1.5 per 1,000 (121% above UK average) and public order at 0.5 per 1,000 (9% below UK average)—these categories illustrate the uneven distribution of crime types. The overall crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000, 46.2% above the UK average, places Guisborough in a position of heightened concern compared to national benchmarks. This disparity may be partly explained by the area’s geographic and demographic profile, which includes a significant proportion of working-age residents and a mix of commercial and residential spaces that could drive certain crime types. The data also reveals a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with some categories aligning with UK patterns while others diverge significantly.

March 2025 saw a dramatic spike in robbery, with incidents tripling from one to three—a 200% increase. This surge aligns with the seasonal shift to spring, when longer evenings may increase opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Concurrently, other crime rose by 200%, reflecting a broadening of criminal activity beyond traditional categories. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, up by 141.2% from 17 to 41 incidents, suggests potential links to vandalism or arson during the transition to spring. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 25.6%, possibly due to seasonal retail patterns or increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained high, at 108% above the UK average, with 50 incidents reported. This category’s persistence may indicate underlying social tensions or unmet community needs. Burglary, however, declined by 37.5%, reflecting improved home security or fewer opportunities during the month. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some categories surging while others recede.

Guisborough’s crime rate in March 2025 rose to 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 30.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This upward trend positions the area as one of the highest-risk regions in the UK for crime, with rates 46.2% above the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of seven crimes reported each day, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents for those living in Guisborough. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it reflects a significant burden on the community compared to national benchmarks. The population of 18,954 residents means that the crime rate translates to over 200 incidents per month, a figure that, while not uncommon in urban areas, remains a cause for concern in a built-up region. This context suggests that local factors—such as community dynamics, economic pressures, or seasonal influences—may be contributing to the current trajectory.